MANILA - Loss making national carrier Philippine Airlines said on Thursday it had sent termination notices to about 2,600 ground staff whose jobs will be outsourced.
Airline president Jaime Bautista said the workers were told their jobs would officially cease on September 30, but promised severance pay.
"The spinoff/outsourcing is a painful but necessary decision to ensure PAL's viability and long-term survival," Bautista said in a statement.
"We assure affected workers that they will all receive their separation pay and other benefits that are at par, if not better, than industry standards." The outsourcing plan, which is being contested in court by the workers' union, was backed by President Benigno Aquino in March.
It gave PAL a free hand to contract out its in-flight catering, airport services and call centre reservations to other companies, to cut its long-terms costs.
The flag carrier said early this month it suffered a net loss of $10.6 million (S$12.8) for the three months to June.
The airline had posted a $31.6 million profit in the same period last year, on the way to $72.5 million profit in the 12 months to March, which was a turnaround from a $14.4 million loss in its previous fiscal year.
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